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A third of all scam victims were hit by social media fraud — and losses are in the billions of dollars: FTC

According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 30% of people who reported being scammed in 2025 said the swindle began on social media.

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Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025 and Facebook took the biggest hit

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Social media scams caused over two billion dollars in losses to consumers last year

FTC Says $2.1 Billion Was Lost to Scams Last Year—and Many Started the Same Way

Data from the Federal Trade Commission showed a reported total loss of $2.1 billion in 2025, with an eightfold increase in ...

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Meta-owned Facebook emerges as biggest source of social media scams in US, followed by …

Social media has become a primary avenue for online scams in the US, with nearly 30% of reported fraud victims in 2025 losing ...

This Social Network Was the Primary Hunting Ground for Scammers in 2025

Sorry, Meta. Scammers love using Facebook to pull off their investment and romance scams, contributing to a staggering $2.1 ...

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AI deepfake romance scam steals woman's home and life savings

A woman named Abigail believed she was in a romantic relationship with a famous actor. The messages felt real. The voice sounded right. The video looked authentic. And the love felt personal. By the ...

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